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- 10th
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Students experiment with detection techniques for black holes by modeling the rotation of galaxies with larger and larger masses in the center. They discover while some events cannot be directly observed they may be observable in other ways. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study black holes and see how space telescopes can provide data to support current hypotheses. They examine the anatomy of a black hole using a diagram of an accretion disk, the event horizon, and jets of hot gas. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students investigate theories about black wholes and the formation of the universe. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the anatomy of a black hole using diagrams and also explore myths, the history related to the discovery of black holes, and an animated trip to the center of a black hole. They view actual Hubble images of black holes. Full Review »
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- 5th - 9th
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Students explore the concept of black holes through an interactive program. They explore how they form and what materials form them. They can also visit websites in which they can research radio transmission between the Earth and space. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students calculate distance, velocity, acceleration and time on their fantasy trip to the black hold. They apply Newton's Laws of Motion and calculate circular motion. They discuss any questions that may arise. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students examine the life cycle of stars by enacting the life cycles of different types of stars and illustrating the rarity of black hole producing stars using balloons. Students also create a star finder to locate stars and constellations in the sky. Lesson also includes a field trip activity for visiting the Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. Full Review »
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- 1st - 12th
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Students are able to distinguish between an event horizon and an accretion zone of a black hole. They are able to define the following terms: escape velocity, black hole and the speed of light. Students are able to explain the relationship between escape velocity, black hole, and the speed of light. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students create a research paper and presentation on black holes. They view and discuss a video as an introduction . In small groups, they research a type of black hole paying particular attention to the evidence that supports the existence of black holes. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students research the universe, including the Milky Way and other galaxies. They investigate black holes in space. They create a replica of a galaxy on posterboard using Crayola Neon Twistables for concentric rings found in the galaxy. They cut and paste neon stars on the galaxy. They present an oral report to the class on their galaxy. Full Review »
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